FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. - Sept. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Cruising can be one of the easiest, most cost-effective, and most enjoyable way to go vacationing. Transportation, meals, and lodging are all taken care of and rolled into one fee. As cruising has gained popularity, a wide variety of destinations have become available. From traditional tropical sightseeing cruises to intimate riverboat excursions, cruises can be found to fit any travel taste and budget.

The following four budget-saving early bird discount cruises can be booked now for 2014 departures! Book by October 15 to save $300 per person. The discount drops to $200 if booked by November 15, and those booking by December 15 will save $100 per person.

Adriatic Land/Sea CruiseOffering both seven day cruise and sixteen day land and cruise options, this booking is the ideal way to see the beautiful and historical Adriatic Sea and Balkan Peninsula. Featuring yacht-like 38-passenger cruise ships, these tours include walking and sightseeing tours in Bosnia, Montenegro, and Croatia, guests will marvel at majestic and little-seen wonders such as the Sarajevo Olympic Stadium and Old Dubrovnik. In addition to the included tours, ample leisure time is built into the itinerary so that tourists can explore on their own. Cruises begin at $1399, or take the combined land/sea tour for only $2699!

Danube River CruisePrior to the fall of the Soviet Union, much of the beauty and history of the Danube River was hidden from Western eyes. This intimate riverboat cruise up the Danube River is the perfect way to visit this magnificent and classical region. Boasting both upriver and downriver itineraries, this ten day cruise aboard the Kleine Price features ten included shore excursions while you visit seven countries and five capitals! Tours of such dazzling and alluring cities as Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest are interspersed with ample time for self-exploration. For only $499, an optional three-day Dracula extension, departing from Bucharest, will take guests to this infamous castle deep in the Carpathian Mountains, among other stops. Each cruise has a maximum of ninety spaces, so book today!

Russian Waterway-Volga River CruiseThis cruise is practically an immersion course in Russian culture! On-board lectures complement eleven sightseeing stops, all designed to expose guests to the widest possible sample of Russian art and history. This eleven day cruise aboard the luxurious 150-passenger M/S Surikov begins at $2199 and includes stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg, while experiencing Russian ballet, circus, and folklore. All-outside cabins ensure that every guest has a stunning view!

Ukraine/Dnieper River CruiseBeginning at only $170 a day, this thirteen day excursion features ten included shore excursions in such marvelous cities as Kiev, Yalta, and Odessa. The all-outside cabins on the Dnieper Princess assure that all passengers have a breathtaking view of this little-seen region. Tours will include the major, traditional sightseeing locations, but also quaint and little-seen villages along the Dnieper Delta. Book this wonderful adventure, beginning at only $1699, today; no visas needed!